A tutoring program built from one founder's belief that every child deserves to read with confidence.
Carol Bluee
Founder, Roots of Knowledge Tutoring
Our Story
Roots of Knowledge Tutoring (ROKT) was founded by Carol Bluee to address the persistent reading disparities affecting children in low-income and historically marginalized neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.
After retiring from an executive career at the UCLA Store, Carol turned to her passion for early childhood education. Working in schools throughout the community, she saw the same heartbreaking pattern again and again: children arriving at elementary school not yet knowing their alphabet, already behind before they'd truly begun.
Statistics show that many students in underserved communities read below grade level, often due to limited access to individualized instruction, culturally relevant materials, and early intervention services.
ROKT was created to close that gap. We combine evidence-based literacy instruction with culturally affirming teaching, so that every child we serve can build strong reading skills, academic confidence, and a genuine love of learning.
To improve reading proficiency and academic confidence among students in underserved areas of Los Angeles County through culturally responsive, and high-quality tutoring.
A future where every child reads confidently, excels academically, and sees themselves reflected positively in learning.
Our Core Values
Equity and access in education — every child deserves quality literacy support, regardless of income or background.
Cultural pride and representation — children learn best when they see themselves in what they read.
Community partnership and trust — we grow through genuine relationships with families and neighborhoods.
Academic excellence and accountability — we hold ourselves to real, measurable results.